Arts & Culture Report Card
We are committed to supporting vibrant, diverse, and accessible artistic and cultural resources that showcase the community’s long-standing commitment to a strong creative culture.
2021 Goals
COMPLETE: Drive forward the CIP 1.5% for art ordinance change and the Citywide Public Art Policy
COMPLETE: Coordinate with Visit Salt Lake on opportunities to amplify Salt Lake City’s reputation and brand.
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The City worked with Visit Salt Lake on its new West of Conventional campaign.
COMPLETE: Amplify and bolster Salt Lake City’s business and cultural districts, and identify funding for neighborhoods to cultivate their sense of place and community pride.
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The City made progress in Sugarhouse, renewing the Downtown SAA and is looking at the potential for initiating a request for the Granary. In addition, funding was secured for Main Street America for two business districts in the Granary and Mid-Town.
INCOMPLETE: Revitalize efforts to make Library Square a civic and cultural hub by enacting recommendations from the 2018 Utah Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel.
IN PROGRESS: Streamline City art initiatives and improve the structure and funding of the Arts Council.
INCOMPLETE: Explore SLC Airport advertising potential for Tech Lake City, BioHive, city-art assets, and neighborhood nodes.
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The City is working with the Airport to understand capabilities and availability before commencing with advertising in 2022.
INCOMPLETE: Plan a path forward to revive the YouthCity Artways program.
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Not funded in the FY22 budget, but will be requested in FY23.